About Us

WELCOME HOME

We exist to make fully devoted followers of Jesus.
We come alongside you from where you are to where Jesus wants you to be.
Plan Your Visit

"Sit With Us." - Pastor Brian

When you walk through the front doors, you will be greeted by a few friendly faces and invited to enjoy a hot, fresh cup of coffee. You'll notice that some people dress up, while others come more casually—just come as you are.

If you have children, 5th grade and under, you can check them into Kidz Connect ministry quickly and securely before you make your way into the auditorium.

Our Sunday Service lasts for about an hour and a half and includes a time of worship, followed by a practical, encouraging message from our pastor. Our hope is that you'll leave feeling inspired, encouraged, and equipped for the week ahead.

MEET OUR PASTORS

MEET OUR PASTORS

Brian + Angel Vanoy

Brian and his wife, Angel met on her parent's front porch in 1997 through a mutual friend, and the rest is what they call history. They have been happily married for over 28 years and have six kids, six grandkids, three awesome kid-in-laws; plug four dogs and a cat.

They have been serving in ministry the past 20 years out of Charleston, South Carolina in various capacities, including worship leadership, discipleship, leadership development, church planting and campus pastoring. They consider it an honor and privilege to serve. 

Brian is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. He completed his ministerial studies in Bible and Theology with an emphasis in Leadership through Berean School of the Bible at Global University in Springfield, Missouri.

As the Lead Pastor of Sumter First Assembly, Brian and Angel are committed to encouraging, equipping and empowering the local church to make a lasting impact with a focus on local, national and global outreach, missions and church planting.

"At Sumter First Assembly, we believe there is a place for you to grow, connect, serve and belong." - Brian

Our Values

Know GOD

No matter where you are in your relationship with God; He wants a relationship with you. Whether you're new to faith, have questions, or you've been following Christ for a long time. You belong here

Grow Together

Life can get messy. But we don't think anyone should do-life alone but rather alongside a few others in healthy, life giving relationships. It's where we sit together, laugh together,  and grow together.

Discover Your Purpose

We're each a vital part of God's plan and life rarely makes sense until we know what His plan is for us. We help you discover His plan as we walk alongside you through Growth Track.

Make A Difference

Ultimately, this is God's plan for all of us - that our lives would impact the lives of those beside us and those beyond us. We experience this together as a part of the Dream Team.

Our Beliefs

We believe the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired word of God to us. They are the revelation of God to man, inspired by the Holy Spirit. It is infallible and relevant to the rule of our faith and conduct (2 Timothy 3:15-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21)

We believe God has eternally existed as the self-existent "I Am," who has revealed Himself to us in the context of perfect relationship in Three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 43:10,11, Matthew 28:19, Luke 3:22, 2 Corinthians 13:14).

We believe Jesus is the one and only Son of God who came in obedience to the Father. He was born of a virgin, led a sinless life, died a criminals death on the cross, and He came back to life again on the third day; defeating the power of sin and grave (Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 1:26-38, John 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:21).

We believe the Holy Spirit is the Helper that Jesus promised to send from the Father. His Presence in our life is the seal of salvation. He convicts us concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment; produces ongoing life-change in us as He empowers us with spiritual gifts of service (Luke 11:13, John 14:16-17, John 16:5-8, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 1:13, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7).

We believe all people, both male and female, were created in the image and likeness of God. Therefore, all people are worthy of respect and love. However, we became physically and spiritually separated from God by our sinful and willful disobedience (Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 3, Genesis 5:1-2, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23).

We believe salvation is a free gift that God extends to us by His grace alone. It is accepted by faith in who Christ is and what He has done for us, and it cannot be earned or merited by our own good works. (John 1:12, 3:16-17; Acts 2:38, 4:12; Ephesians 2:5-8, Romans 10:9-10).

We believe the church is the body of Christ, of which, Christ is the head. It has received a fourfold mission to gather and worship God, evangelize the lost, disciple and equip believers for the works of ministry, and to show compassion to a hurt and broken world (Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8, 2:42-47; Hebrews 10:23-25, James 1:27).

We believe all people were created to exist forever. In Heaven, we will eternally be connected and in relationship with to God. In Hell, we will be forever disconnected and separated from Him. Heaven and Hell are two real places of eternal existence. (2 Peter 3:13, Revelation 21, Revelation 22).